As a leading international school in Singapore, Stamford American International School (Stamford American) caters to students aged 2 months to 18 years old. With students from 79 countries and over 3000 students across two state-of-the-art campuses, we offer a dynamic educational journey emphasizing student well-being and academic excellence.
Stamford American is proud to be an IB World School, offering the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school’s outstanding faculty comprising more than 350 experienced and highly qualified teachers from over 40 nationalities, through a competitive recruitment process. Educators are highly skilled in their content areas and pedagogy, but equally important, they excel at building strong relationships and creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (Elementary) to join our Student Support Department
Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1789?c=cognitapeople&source=MyCareerFuture in order to access the vacancy through the ATS.
About the Role:
The role of the Teacher Assistant is essentially to assist the Intervention Specialist and Special Education Teacher in the delivery of the education program within the classroom and support the activities within and outside the classroom to ensure students are safe, happy and learning in a positive and nurturing environment.
● Support delivery of academic and behavioral strategies with students
● Help students practice skills and build independence throughout the day
● Collect and share observations/data as directed
● Follow plans and feedback from teachers and specialists
● Communicate professionally and collaborate with staff
Position Requirements:
● Minimum 1 year of experience working with children who require individualized support.
● Exceptional interpersonal communication and professional collaboration skills
● Must demonstrate flexibility, strong work habits, and a positive attitude
● Strong organizational skills and excellent command of the English language
● Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology
● Strong references and attendance record
Qualifications:
● Prior experience working with students requiring additional support in an inclusive school setting.
● Relevant educational certificate/diploma preferred.
With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all potential employees undergo mandatory pre-employment background checks, and appointments are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference and background checks, as required by our parent organization, Cognita.
The school is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. There is no discrimination on the basis of age, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics, or disability. All applications from qualified candidates are welcome.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
